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Incas
The Incas were spread along the west coast of South America. They were prominent from the 12th to the 16th centuries. They are known for their art, architecture, mathematics, and astronomy.
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What scientific and technological advances did the inca's make?
Scientific : An early form of brain surgery, medicines, such as medicine to cure fevers.
They also invented Quipu, a counting device. Knots were tied on cords to store information.
What are some unanswered questions historians have about the Mayans Incas and Aztecs?
The historians are still trying to find out that question. Their trying their bst with their knowledge to fin out what the heiroglyphs say to find out more.
Where can you go to learn to speak Quechua?
go on to this website i found (but i forget what it was) and it has a table, Quechua on one side, English to tell what it means on the other
What was the weather like in ancient Inca?
Scientist in Peru report that the weather in Inca was warm and dry. There were melting glaciers that allowed for the tree growth to move up the mountains. After the trees began to move up the mountains, people began to be able to grow potatoes and farm.
the Inca mens wore cloaks,lion skins,and tunics which were knee length
this is by :fatima thank you
What were some of the accomplishments of the Incas?
- They created Machu-Picchu, the largest pre- Christopher Columbus empire in South America.
- They preformed successful skull surgery.
- The Inca had an intricate social structure which included nobility.
- They kept a census
- Architecture
- Developed methods of farming on mountain terrain
- Superior bronze weapons
- They built complex road systems with suspension bridges.
- Kept accurate and detailed records
they built complex road systems with suspensions bridges and kept accurate and detailed records.
What was the kind of taxes used by the Inca Tribe was called?
The Inca tribe relied on a form of taxation that was called a 'tribute.' If the tribute was not paid as ordered, subjects could expect some form of punitive action from the tribute collectors. However, if the inability to pay was sincere, they would be required to still pay a symbolic tribute of head lice.
Where was the Inca empire located?
The Inca empire was located in Peru.
Sources: School and the South Park episode "Pandemic 2: The Startling". Yes, the episode was accurate :o)
What farming techniques did the Inca use?
Because the Incas lived in the Andes, they built terraces along the sides of the mountains and planted their crops there (mostly corn).
What are the differences in the societies and cultures of the incas the mayans and the Aztecs?
their food? their food?
Pachacuti was an Incan lord. the people he killed, this is what he done to them: he drank from their skulls, pulled their teeth out and made charms out of them and made flutes out of their arms.
What types of tools do a dental assistant use?
air water syringe,saliva ejector,high volume evacuation
Where did the Incas come from?
The Inca settled in Cuzco, Peru. I am currently trying to find where they came from for a school study guide.
How do you prepare a model of terrace farming?
One of the simplest methods is to cut artist's board into the shape desired, making each form close to concentric and smaller then the one below it.
one simple way is to make a simple electric circuit
material are battery, resistor, key, wires and ammeter
Another wayI would use paper mache. (See below for a link to paper mache technique.) Construct a form out of chicken wire or something else pliable, then apply the paper mache strips to it. Wait till dry, then paint to look like a terraced farm field.What powerful empires at about the same time?
Some powerful empires that existed around at the same time were the Aztec and Inca Empires. However, the Inca Empire was much larger.
The Incas built beautiful temples for their gods. One of the biggest temples is the Coricancha, Temple of the Sun. It is located in Cuzco. roads
In 1532, the leader of the Inca was Atahualpa. This emperor of the Inca was seized on his way to Cuzco by the Spanish under Francisco Pizarro. He was executed in 1533.
When did the Aztecs leave Aztlan?
The Aztecs left Aztlan in 1519 during the 16th century. The Aztec Empire lasted from 1428 to 1521, almost 100 years.
What factors contributed to the fall of the Aztec empire?
Several factors contributed to the downfall of the Aztec Empire. These are primitive weapons, poor military training, religion, cultural differences among the tribes and disease.
What time period did the incas exist?
The Incas arose during the 13th century. This was called the pre Columbian era and lasted from 1438 -1533.
What was the population of the Incas?
Nobody knows. Estimates for the population of the Inca empire at its peak range from three million (Kroeber 1939) to 39 million (Cook 1965). Neither extreme is convincing: something around 10m might be considered a plausible compromise, though no consensus exists. By 1650 fewer than two million indigenous inhabitants remained.
How long did the Incas civilization last?
The Inca Empire last from about 1438 to 1532. It reached its height about 1527. The civilization lasted from the early 13th century until it was conquered by the Spanish in 1572.
